Arkansas

[ahr-kuhn-saw, ar-kan-zuhs] / ˈɑr kənˌsɔ, ærˈkæn zəs /

NOUN

u.s. state

Synonyms

WEAK

Bear State Bowie State Hot Springs State Ozark country Razorback State Toothpick State Wonder State land of opportunity natural state

Example Sentences

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The name of an Arkansas coal plant receiving an exemption was misspelled, for instance, as was the name of the company Phillips 66, which was granted exemptions at its oil refineries in Illinois and Texas.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Sandman won the Arkansas Derby last year, qualifying for the Kentucky Derby and winning $1.5 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Basic financial pressures are a factor: Last week the University of Arkansas announced it’s cutting its men’s and women’s tennis programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

He played college football for five years, earning a scholarship with Arkansas State in 2021 before transferring to Mississippi State in 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Going off after the season to Nebraska, or Arkansas, or Texas.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger